2014 Lexus ES300h emergency towing

7557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your Lexus is transported by a flat
bed truck, it should be tied down at
the locations shown in the illustra-
tion.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.
■Before emergency towing Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Gasoline vehicles: Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” switch to ACCESSORY
(engine off) or IGNITION ON (engine running) mode.
Hybrid vehicles: Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off)
or ON (hybrid system operating) mode.
Using a flat bed truck
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain. Always be cautious of the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●Gasoline vehicles: If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Hybrid vehicles: If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing using a
wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could
be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

7937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
XVehicles with a compact spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
JackWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Screwdriver1
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7947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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XVehicles with a full-size spare tire
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
JackJack handle
Screwdriver
Spare tire1
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8297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may
also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme cau-
tion.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than
necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehi-
cle may require towing to be freed.

913Alphabetical index
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TiresChains...................................................... 332
Checking................................................702
If you have a flat tire .......................... 792
Inflation pressure ............................... 844
Information ...........................................850
Replacing ............................................... 792
Rotating tires ........................................702
Size ........................................................... 844
Snow tires ..............................................334
Spare tire ................................................ 792
Tire inflation pressure display
function ................................................. 103
Tire pressure warning system .....703
Warning light ....................................... 763
Warning message .............................783
Tools........................................................... 793
Top tether strap........................................ 68
Total load capacity ................................ 198
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 200
Emergency towing ............................. 751
Towing eyelet.......................................753
Trailer towing ........................................ 199
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 302
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .......76
Traction motor (electric motor) .........76
Transmission Automatic transmission ................... 218
Driving mode select switch ......... 300
Hybrid transmission............................221
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 809
Trip information........................................ 101
Trip meters ................................................. 95 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever ............ 150
Jam protection function....................149
Luggage security system.................148
Open trunk warning message.... 775
Power trunk opener and closer ... 147
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 126
Trunk closer switch.............................148
Trunk easy closer ................................149
Trunk features......................................620
Trunk handle ..........................................148
Trunk light................................................ 149
Trunk opener main switch ..............148
Trunk opener switch .......................... 147
Trunk storage extension ................ 634
Wireless remote control..................139
Trunk light
Trunk light................................................ 149
Wattage .................................................846
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........... 739, 743
Turn signal lever ................................. 225
Wattage .................................................846
USB memory ............................... 419, 539
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